Get Sketchy #8

I found this site from Bree's blog, it's called Get Sketchy. I think I will be a regular on this challenge. Very cute sketch #8!
I used Making Memories paper, did a little stiching and used an unknown stamp. I just love this saying "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". That's kind of how I feel right now about my business. It's a journey. I took the first step and that was the hardest part. I think it will get easier and better as time passes! Here is my take on the Get Sketchy sketch:

Basic Grey Challenge, Unity Bachelor Week 3 & MFT Challenge SCS

Another card with 3 challenges rolled into it! When I saw the My Favorite Things challenge on Splitcoast Stampers, I had to do it! They are giving away a free digi-stamp here. When I saw this, I thought of paper piecing and how cute it would be to make it have polka dots and plaid. So, I had to redo my Unity Bachelor Week 3 card...but I forgot it has to be a Unity stamp, so stay tuned... :) I used the Basic Grey Challenge Week 5 as my sketch since it looked super cute. I also added a little faux stiching on the side, although it's a little hard to see. Here is the sketch and how my card turned out! I think this one might be going up on Etsy. :)

Cute Card Thursday, CPS 136 & Scor-Pal Challenge on SCS

This card is 3 challenges all rolled into one special anniversary card for my boyfriend's sister & husband. I was sitting here trying to think of a card to make for "firsts" and it hit me...we forgot his sister's 1st wedding anniversary! DOH! So, I used the CPS Challenge 136 for the sketch, I created a "Z" fold card per the Scor-Pal Challenge on SCS and I did a "1st" per the Cute Card Thursday Challenge 80. I really like this fold technique and definitely will make these in the future!

Friday Sketchers #72 & World Card Making Day Challenge

Happy Sunday!

What a great day to relax, enjoy the cool, sunny weather and make cards & scrap! Woohoo! I'm so blessed because my boyfriend always takes care of me and he even made me lunch! (a BLT that was sooo yummy!)
So, on to my card! I did this card based on the Friday Sketchers #72 sketch below. I also used a quote for the World Card Making Day Challenge HERE.

It took forever to make...but I think it was worth it. I even did a little stiching!(which is not the best, but practice makes perfect LoL)

Magpie October Sketch Competition

I love this new challenge by Magpie Club! Probably because Julie from 52 Sketches...52 Weeks is doing the sketches! I had fun with this one scrapping another one of my baby pictures. I used Cosmo Cricket's Honey Pie papers and rub-ons and their Sweet Mix letters and die cuts. The ribbon is from Crate Paper. Here's my take on the sketch:

Apron Strings Challenge & Sweet Sketch Wednesday #17

I made a silly Halloween card for the Apron Strings 5 on Friday Challenge and I used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday #17. I used the fall colored paper that I got from Apron Strings, thanks Lori!! The patterned paper is from Basic Grey.

World Card Making Day & A Giveaway!

Happy World Card Making Day!
In honor of World Card Making Day, I'm making cards & giving away free scrapbooking products! I made this card to be donated to the troops and I used up some challenges too! I incorporated the Cupcake Craft Challenge 59:Cute as a bug (yep had to use a bug on it), I also used the Flourishes Challenge #35 which was to "go beyond the frame", I used the Midnight Madness Sketch #21 for my layout and I also used plaid & polka dots for the Unity Bachelor Challenge Week#3. I figured I would try to go all out on this one! :) Here is my card:


And now for the GIVEAWAY!!!.....
One lucky commenter will win a sweet treat from me in honor of World Card Making Day! All you have to do is tell me in a comment below which technique is your favorite when making your cards! It's that easy! I'll use random.org to pick a winner on Monday morning! So be sure to leave your comment by Sunday, October 4th, 11:59PM PST.


Hope you have a great card-making day!
xxCharlene